About the author
PeterRolita
Hospice aide, caregiver and Religious Science practitioner
Author of I’m Here for the Bath
For more than thirty years Peter has cared for people in private homes, hospitals and nursing homes. His book gathers the stories of the people he served, their caregivers and his own.
At a glance
Thirty years at the bedside
- In healthcare
- More than 30 years
- Hospice aide, Kaiser Permanente
- More than 20 years, most recently in Roseville
- California credentials
- CNA and CHHA certifications, LVN license
- Spiritual practice
- Religious Science Certified Practitioner (RScP), licensed July 2017
- Education
- Associate degree (1997) and Gerontology certificate, American River College
- Home
- Carmichael, California
How the work found him
Peter was introduced to the teachings of Ernest Holmes and Louise Hay when he had the honor of caring for a Religious Science Certified Practitioner and her husband before they made their transitions.
He began attending services at Foothill Center for Spiritual Living in Auburn, California. In July 2017 he completed his studies and was licensed as a Religious Science Certified Practitioner (RScP).
At the bedside
Peter considers himself a caregiver and has embraced opportunities to be at the bedside in private homes, hospitals and nursing homes. He has worked in healthcare for more than thirty years and holds California certifications as a CNA and CHHA as well as an LVN license.
He has been a hospice aide with Kaiser Permanente for more than twenty years, most recently working out of its Roseville branch. He completed his associate degree at American River College in 1997 and also earned a certificate of completion from its Gerontology program.
In the community
Peter is a member of the LGBTQ community and has served his community as a volunteer board member for a variety of organizations, including Foothill Center for Spiritual Living, Servant Hearts and Prime Timers.
At home
Peter shares a home in Carmichael, California with his lifelong friend Emma Blake, who chose the illustrations for I’m Here for the Bath.
Peter would love to offer his support and encouragement to readers.
Training and service
Credentials
- CNACertified Nursing Assistant, California
- CHHACertified Home Health Aide, California
- LVNLicensed Vocational Nurse license, California
- RScPReligious Science Certified Practitioner, licensed July 2017
Education
Associate degree, American River College (1997). Certificate of completion, American River College Gerontology program.
Board service
Foothill Center for Spiritual Living, Servant Hearts and Prime Timers.
Along the way
A short timeline
- 1997
Completes his associate degree at American River College, along with a certificate from its Gerontology program.
- 2016
Balboa Press publishes the first edition of I’m Here for the Bath.
- 2017
Licensed as a Religious Science Certified Practitioner in July.
- 2021
The current paperback edition is published.
- 2022
The hardcover and eBook editions follow. In December, Peter talks about the book on This Week in America with Ric Bratton.
- 2025
A Lulu paperback edition appears in April and a Malay translation in September.